Macklin Celebrini earns Cam Neely Award, recognized in THN Awards
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 6, 2026, 3:33 AM
Last updated Aug 6, 2026
Macklin Celebrini of the San Jose Sharks was awarded the 2026 Cam Neely Award for top breakout player at The Hockey News Awards. He received recognition for scoring 45 goals and 115 points, placing fourth in the Mario Lemieux Award voting for best player and third for the Wayne Gretzky Award for most valuable player to his team. Though he did not win the Lemieux or Gretzky awards, his strong performance suggests future success possible in upcoming seasons.
- •Celebrini won the Cam Neely Award for top breakout player.
- •He finished fourth in the Mario Lemieux Award voting.
- •The vetting process included multiple expert assessments.
- •Celebrini scored 45 goals and 115 points this season.
- •His performance positions him for potential future accolades.
- 3:33 AMYahoo Sports — Celebrini Wins Award, Featured Heavily in 2026 Iteration of The Hockey News Awards
"In the June 26 issue of The Hockey News, a panel of experts voted on a number of awards. While San Jose Sharks forward Macklin Celebrini only earned one award himself, he was a significant presence in the award voting process.
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